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2012 Basis of Estimates Manual

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Details and Structure - Chapters 11-20
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BOE Chapters
Chapter Number	Title	Last Updated
Contents	Table Of Contents	11-23-11
Introduction	Introduction	11-23-11
Chapter 1	Updates, Registration	12-1-10
Chapter 2	Units of Measure: Abbreviations, Conversion Factors	11-23-11
Chapter 3	Alphabetical List	11-23-11*
Chapter 4	NOTE: Blank, for future enhancement
Chapter 5	Contact Lists: Coordination Team Directory of Coordinators Responsible Office	11-23-11
Chapter 6	Requesting Pay Items: General Opening Items Requesting New Items Pay Item Request Form (Link to FDOT Forms & Procedural Documents Office) Coordination Team - Generic Pay Items Developmental Pay Items (Trial Items) Related Documents	11-23-11
Chapter 7	Design Tools Quick Reference: Tech Spec or Plan Detail	11-23-11
Chapter 8	Forms: CADD and Comp Book	11-23-11
Chapter 9	Webgate, TRNS∙PORT, and Designer Web Pages See Training page for "Helpful Hints" handouts	11-23-11
Chapter 10	Formatting Pay Items Details and Structure Where to Find It... See Training page for "Helpful Hints" handouts	2-2-11*
Chapter 11	Items 000 through 199 Quick Reference: Crash Cushion Pay Item Selection, for Estimates Bulletin 11-10 Crash Cushions, Graphic updated 4-6-12 for multiple projects on a contract.	4-6-12
Chapter 12	Items 200 through 299	3-19-12
Chapter 13	Items 300 through 399	3-19-12
Chapter 14	Items 400 through 499	3-19-12
Chapter 15	Items 500 through 599 Quick Reference: Guardrail Payment for Estimates Bulletin 12-02 Guardrail Payment	4-6-12
Chapter 16	Items 600 through 699	3-19-12
Chapter 17	Items 700 through 799 Quick Reference: Estimates Bulletin 12-03 Dynamic Message Signs	4-10-12
Chapter 18	Items 800 through 899	3-19-12
Chapter 19	Items 900 through 999	3-19-12
Chapter 20	Items 1000 through 1999	3-19-12
Master Pay Item List	Master Pay Item List for Comp BookCurrent pay items in Excel (.xlsx) format, used for Computation Book Forms. Other formats are available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/Default.shtm#Master	automated; monthly
Cover and Dividers	Cover and Section Dividers, 2012 Edition	3-19-12
Note: The Basis of Estimates is a design tool. It is not a contract document. All requirements, measurement, and payment details need to be included in the contract documents: plans, design standards, and/or specifications. Refer to the Introduction and Chapter 6 for additional information regarding the use of the BOE and specific pay item details.

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BOE Appendix
BOE Archive	The BOE Archive web page has selected past editions. Please read the notice at the top of the Archive web page.
Estimates Bulletins	Current Estimates Bulletins are located at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/Specificationsoffice/Estimates/EstimatesBulletins/Default.shtm
Obsolete Structure	Obsolete Structure in .pdf format (900+ pages, 3.6 MB) Contact the Basis of Estimates Coordinator for additional history, and/or to request use of obsolete items.
Presentation	Pay Item Structure notes in .pdf format A presentation about why/how pay item structures are reviewed. Read the "speaker notes" for additional information.
Details and Structure	Details and Structure: Chapters 11-20 only, updated March 19, 2012 (600+ pages, 3.8 MB)
Recent Changes	Revisions to Pay Items, brief summary since January 2010
Complete	Complete File for the 2011 Edition, as of December 30, 2010 (700+ pages, 4.2 MB) Note: This file is only updated with major changes. Refer to individual Chapters for minor updates and/or insert pages.
BOE Training	The BOE Training page provides course description and upcoming training dates. For other Estimates Support Training, visit the Estimates Training page.
LRE Averages	LRE Multi-Year Averages in Excel format. Note: This file is for general information only. Please use current reports, or contact the BOE or LRE Coordinator for specific requests.
Web Changes	Changes to the BOE web pages, general summary over multiple years
Master Pay Item List	Master Pay Item List in Excel format, as of 4-18-11